Lab Technician (Day)

Program Description

The Lab Technician Program prepares students for entry-level research, manufacturing, and quality control positions in academic and industrial biotechnology facilities. Students begin their academic path by entering into Standard Laboratory Operating Procedures in which they learn how to efficiently function in a laboratory setting, practicing safe laboratory techniques and applying scientific methodologies. Students then progress to perform advanced molecular studies including protein production techniques, DNA studies, and bio-manufacturing procedures, using the most up-to-date equipment including spectrophotometers, electrophoretic gel boxes, and thermocyclers. Throughout the Lab Technician Program, students develop laboratory as well as critical thinking and communication skills currently used in the biotechnology industry. Laboratory and critical thinking skills are honed by the continued practice of proper technique when performing tasks including volume and mass measurements, solution preparation, dilutions preparation, sterilization of cell cultures, etc. English communication and speech classes provide students with those important communication proficiencies, which will assist them with job interview readiness, and interaction with other employees. Through extensive reading, laboratory work, and workplace experiences, students prepare for science and administrative career opportunities in the Lab Technician field.

Upon successful completion of the training, students will be qualified to assume entry-level positions as Lab Technicians in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or research lab fields performing the duties stated above.

The Lab Technician is one of the most valuable individuals of the biotechnology science team. Lab Technicians can be found working in pharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, medical laboratories and research facilities. Lab Technicians are professionals who demonstrate versatility in their duties when acting as laboratory technicians, diagnostic technicians, laboratory assistants, specimen processors, and quality control laboratory operators, etc.